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Subtract 15/7 from 2/15

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

2/15 - 15/7 is -211/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
   15/7 = 15 × 15/7 × 15 = 225/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/105 - 225/105 = 14 - 225/105 = -211/105

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